WorldA UK police spokesperson is expected to provide an update on several men arrested over suspected explosives offenses near RAF Fairford, a base that has been used by U.S. bombers in the Iran war.
WorldA UK police spokesperson is expected to provide an update on several men arrested over suspected explosives offenses near RAF Fairford, a base that has been used by U.S. bombers in the Iran war.
WorldA major incident has been declared near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, an airbase used by the US military. Police arrested several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, while nearby homes were evacuated and army bomb-disposal experts examined vehicles in the area.
PoliticsThe Gordie Howe Bridge, 25 years in planning and eight years under construction, opened between Detroit and Windsor in July. Only Canadian officials attended the ceremony, underscoring how badly US-Canada relations have deteriorated. The program examines what that means for businesses and the relationship’s future.
WorldA major incident has been declared in a village near an RAF base that hosts the US Air Force, prompting evacuations. Gloucestershire police say several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, while an army bomb-disposal team examines vehicles. Whitehall officials say counter-terror police are leading the investigation.
WorldIsraeli forces launched air strikes at several locations in Gaza, including a market in the al-Shati refugee camp and a makeshift tent in al-Mawasi. At least four Palestinians were wounded in al-Shati, one critically, while a drone strike in al-Mawasi killed a 28-year-old Palestinian man and injured others.
SocietyAround 150 tents now fill Madrid’s Puerta del Sol after Saturday’s protest over the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen. Mobilised by the Tenants’ Union, demonstrators are calling for a housing decree on Tuesday, warning: “Either rentierism falls or the government.”
World12:01Pope Leo XIV continued his visit to France in Lourdes, a major Catholic pilgrimage site in the foothills of the Pyrenees, where he celebrated Mass before about 150,000 people. Hendro Munstermann, a Vatican correspondent for the Dutch newspaper Nederland Dagblad, joined from Lourdes to share his impressions of the visit.
SocietyTens of thousands rallied in Madrid on Saturday for stronger tenant protections after an elderly woman was evicted from her lifelong home when her rent nearly quadrupled. Her case has resonated with Spaniards who say rent increases, partly driven by tourism, are making cities increasingly unaffordable.
World6:10This week’s episode says that 361 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,402 Palestinians in Gaza. Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel continues blocking aid from entering Gaza and carrying out what the programme calls sectarian cleansing in southern Lebanon. Since October 7, 2023, at least 74,012 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza.
WorldA powerful nor’easter is hitting the US East Coast, leaving more than 70,000 people without power. Connecticut’s emergency management director discusses the state’s response and outages.
EconomyContracts worth nearly $11 billion (€9.7 billion) have emerged from the Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, where some of the world’s biggest investment managers held talks on infrastructure, technology, energy and transport.
SportsSingapore sprinter Shanti Pereira became the first woman to win the Asian Games 200m title twice after retaining her crown in 22.78 seconds. She defeated China’s Chen Yujie but praised her rival warmly, joking that the gold belonged to her that day.
WorldBritish police evacuated homes near a military base earlier Sunday after a major incident. Several men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences, while police said they believed the situation was contained. A bomb disposal team is examining vehicles.
WorldRare, previously unseen footage by Swiss aid worker Kathi Zellweger offers a view of life in North Korea across several decades. Her unusual access captured famine-era hardship, private moments and aspects of the country rarely witnessed by outsiders.
World1:05Flooding after days of rain continued to disrupt Thailand on Sunday. Parts of Bangkok and a border province near Cambodia remained heavily flooded.
SportsSpain overturned a 2-1 half-time deficit to defeat England in their Nations League opener on Saturday. Second-half goals from substitutes Álex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal extended La Roja’s unbeaten run to 39 matches.
WorldTwo separate mass shootings in South Africa have killed at least 27 people: 17 at a tavern southwest of Johannesburg and 10 at an entertainment venue near Cape Town. Police are hunting the gunmen, with no arrests reported and motives unclear. Journalist Velani Ludidi linked the wider rise in shootings to the proliferation of illegal firearms.
SportsSingapore’s Shanti Pereira successfully defended her Asian Games 200m title on Sunday, becoming the first woman to win the event twice. She took gold in 22.78 seconds at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, ahead of China’s Chen Yujie.
EconomySaudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline was designed to keep oil flowing if the Strait of Hormuz became unsafe. Attacks on pumping stations and threats to Red Sea shipping have revealed the route’s limits, while analysts discuss the cost of moving oil through a war zone, how disruptions could hit diesel and transport, and what Riyadh’s reported appeal to China says about its ongoing dependence.
World1:27Thousands of Bangkok residents were staying in shelters on Sunday after days of heavy rain severely flooded homes and roads. Residents used boats to move through inundated streets after the governor declared the capital a disaster-affected zone. More than 330mm of rain fell in some areas over four days, according to the national weather agency.
PoliticsAhead of Labour conference, senior figures in the party are trying to steer it in their preferred direction.
WorldIran says it is still awaiting an official response from the United States after Donald Trump rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days of reaching a deal. Abdullah Baabood, Chair of the State of Qatar for Islamic Area Studies at Waseda University, offers his analysis.
EconomyContracts worth nearly $11 billion (€9.7 billion) have emerged from the Azerbaijan International Investment Forum. Major global investment managers held talks covering infrastructure, technology, energy and transport.
OtherA midday roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on September 27, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.